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How to get fromIsla Colón to Costa Ricaby plane, busferry, shuttle, ferry, car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Isla Colón to Costa Rica by plane, busferry, shuttle, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane BOC - SJO
    1h 19m
    $31–225

  2. Local Boat, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Almiranteferry ferry
    2. Drive from Almirante to Terminal Sixaolacar car
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    7h 57m
    $25–35

  3. Bus and ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the busferry from Taxi Valencia Dock to Cahuitabusferry bus ferry Shared
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle bus San José / ...
    7h 41m
    $117

  4. Local Boat, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Almiranteferry ferry Almirante
    2. Drive from Almirante to San Josécar car
    5h 45m
    $41–66

  5. Fly to Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane BOC - LIO
    22h 37m
    $51–290

  6. Bus and ferry, bus via Limón

    1. Take the busferry from Taxi Valencia Dock to Manzanillobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Limón to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    9h 43m
    $57–63

  7. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Taxi Valencia Dock to Cahuitabusferry bus ferry Shared
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Buses Cahuita to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sixaola / ...
    10h 8m
    $56–64

Isla Colón to Costa Rica by busferry, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isla Colón, Panama and Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) once daily.

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